Let the Glider Glide
In the last 10 days, I’ve joined a new Bible study and registered for an intense Coming to the Table workshop. I’ve gained groundbreaking revelations in the continuing attempt to make IN THE NAME OF MISSISSIPPI publishable. In two of those days, I wrote an article for the Mississippi Episcopal Diocese newsletter and a funny, poignant essay I’ve already submitted to two outlets. I started the process of volunteering at my neighborhood library. I also finished my TSA pre-check, got my flu shot, and overcame a two week delay to apply for Medicare. Plus, I resolved some pesky, YEARS-long issues with gas and electric at the beach house.
To what do I owe this unleashing of productivity and support by the Universe?
I re-upholstered my front porch glider.
I wanted a fabric that was something but not too much. A statement but not a detraction from our Victorian converted side-by-side.
Plus, I needed a complimentary cushion for the vintage motel chairs on each side of the glider. So I chose beetles.
How do you think it worked out?
Before it became my front porch glider, the glider sat on the back porch of my ancestral home until early this fall when I whisked it away to New Orleans. I don’t think my Bigmama would like the pattern I picked out. She had definite tastes, and graphics were not in the mix. I think her annoyance would stem from the fact that the new fabric is sooooo not her look, and it works. Take a peek at this photo. You think she’d approve?
Doesn’t matter. The unblocking of so many areas in my life tells me the Universe is rejoicing in my choices.
“Be bold.”
“Be yourself.”
“Go for it.”
And most important of all: “Let the glider glide.”
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Donna Weidner
I LOVE the look!
Ellen Morris Prewitt
Yay!!!
Emma French Connolly
Your patterns work great together! Love it all!
Ellen Morris Prewitt
A win! You will have to come by whenever you are in NOLA and glide a bit.
Julia coggins
Great painting of the grande lady. And the glider is cool.
Ellen Morris Prewitt
Hey, Julia! Been missing you. Yes, that’s from the greeting room at 505. How are you doing?
Patricia Suttle
Oh, Ellen, How do you accomplish all that?! I’m still identifying myself as “Writer”. Small-scale stuff, and (not “but”) bigger-scale fitness training . . . wherein I feel the most reward. Someday, a second memoir from these journals, maybe 100 of ‘em? Well, 75 anyway.
Ellen Morris Prewitt
It was an unusual moment of productivity! A lot of it after frustrating non-productivity. So glad to hear you are still a writer—a 100 journals! I don’t do fitness training, but I’ve gotten into swimming, and I love it. It really does give you a sense of accomplishment, doesn’t it?
Suttle Patricia
Thank you. Swimming is terrific; glad for you! Healthy living is huge in my mind.
Joanne Corey
So happy to hear of so much progress in so many areas! Yay, You!
Ellen Morris Prewitt
Thank you!